Crime

Madison robbery foiled when suspect discovers customer is cop

A 34-year-old man was arrested immediately after he allegedly robbed a convenience store that a Madison police officer was patronizing.

The officer stopped at PDQ, 7502 Mineral Point Road, while on patrol just before 1 p.m. Saturday. The officer was in the back of the store when a man entered, drew an unspecified weapon and demanded money from the clerk, according to an incident report.

The officer told the suspect, a 34-year-old man, to stop. The man dropped his weapon and fled on foot.

The chase lasted several minutes until the officer caught up to the suspect and arrested him. No one was injured in the robbery.